240g Saltwater Tank - Project

[JetJumper]

now that's 4 bags at what 15 or 25 lbs?

Oh sorry.. I believe they were 40lb bags.. so I have 80lb in my tank.

[Dakotamay]

Here is a picture of the tank.  We are picking it up from someone that is moving.  We will be ready to pick it up the beginning of May

I know that tank. It's in Athens. Gorgeous tank. We bought some of those corals when Chris was shutting down.  I think you'll like that tank very much. It really is stunning when it's set up.

[Thunda]

Oh sorry.. I believe they were 40lb bags.. so I have 80lb in my tank.

Thanks gives me a good idea then and I can purchase some ahead of time.

I know that tank. It's in Athens. Gorgeous tank. We bought some of those corals when Chris was shutting down.  I think you'll like that tank very much. It really is stunning when it's set up.

It does look like a great tank and the options it allows for aquascaping is wonderful...

[Dakotamay]

It does. It went up for sale right about the time we were deciding to upgrade. The only reason we didn't buy it was that we really didn't have space for a square tank. Too far out from the wall into the room. That's why we went with a 6 foot by 2 by 2 180g.

[Thunda]

It does. It went up for sale right about the time we were deciding to upgrade. The only reason we didn't buy it was that we really didn't have space for a square tank. Too far out from the wall into the room. That's why we went with a 6 foot by 2 by 2 180g.

Worked out pretty good for us as the room we plan to put it into is 25x18.  Will make for a nice little separation in the room.  Hope to be able to run the sump to the basement so all water changes etc can be done from there.  Will be interesting getting it set up and start aquascaping.

[Thunda]

Tank has been moved into the new house.  What a job to get it and then move it in and get it lifted up into place. 

Now to start the process of filling it 

[Amy]

Love that size! Perfect for a beautiful reef! Can't wait to see it in a couple of months

[az]

nice stand too....

[Dakotamay]

Congrats on the successful move Looking forward to the progress pics as they come.

[Thunda]

Love that size! Perfect for a beautiful reef! Can't wait to see it in a couple of months

Thanks.  Doing the aquascaping will be interesting.  Will be nice having the room to play.

nice stand too....

Yes he did a nice job on the design and look of the stand.

Congrats on the successful move Looking forward to the progress pics as they come.

Tank has a little weight to it that's for sure.  will try and keep photo's of the progress.

[Hookup]

i am sofa king jealous!!!!

that is beau-it-ful!

[Thunda]

i am sofa king jealous!!!!

that is beau-it-ful!

Thanks Hookup.  We have high hopes for it 

[Nyx]

It looks really good, Todd. Looking forward to seeing the progress. : )

[Severum]

Is that an external overflow box? If so, very sweet. Got a little extra real estate in your tank from that.

[jimskoi]

Looks good.

Don't forget to take your time

Jim.

[Thunda]

It looks really good, Todd. Looking forward to seeing the progress. : )

Thanks, a little here and there will update pictures as more actually changes

Is that an external overflow box? If so, very sweet. Got a little extra real estate in your tank from that.

Yeah it is.  Kinda a neat feature and your right will allow us some use of extra space.

Looks good.

Don't forget to take your time

Jim.

Yes patience is one thing that is key with this hobby.  Also one of the hardest things to follow though too hahaha...

[Hookup]

darn, ,was hoping for more photos... such great potential... 

you have the hardware for my dream tank (yeah i know, i have a new tank in mind already)...

black gravel... center island (drilled thru bottom like mine is) and all reefbrite lights...  LPS maddness tank... nothing buy crazy LPS colored maddness ... 

[Thunda]

Sorry all.. almost a month without internet.. who'd have thought I would survive lol.

Pic's to follow shortly

[bandit]

wow your so lucky, I would love to have the room for a tank like this. When i moved my tank 3 yrs ago I batttled hair algea for months after, reason being I moved my sand bed and stirred everything up, eventually it fixed it self. But if I where to do it again I would by all new sand.

What are you doing for aquascaping It would look great with the rock in a large U shape

[Thunda]

I'm going to post some pictures.. hopefully close to the right order to show the tank progress at least some up till now.